The feud between the teams started in 1894 then ran uninterrupted from World War I until a memorable 2011 game and a bitter realignment-driven split.

In 1994, Texas and Texas A&M struck a deal to change conferences, but not to the Pac-10 or SEC. They, along with Baylor and Texas Tech, left the SWC to join the Big 8 schools and form the Big 12. The SWC became defunct in 1996.

Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference. Game of the week No. 3 Texas (10-1, 6-1, No. 3 CFP) at No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2, No. 20), 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). This Texas-sized matchup highlights rivalry week in the Longhorns' first year in the league,